Maple News reports that Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of 2026, targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to immigration candidates who had been nominated through a provincial or territorial program. To qualify, candidates needed a […]
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Alberta Reveals 2026 Immigration Targets: Over 6,400 Provincial Nominations Focused on Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Alberta has officially announced its 2026 nomination allocation under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), receiving 6,403 nomination spaces from the federal government. This marks a 31% increase from the province’s initial 2025 allocation of 4,875, signaling a stronger provincial commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants. The […]
Quebec Adjusts Immigration Service Fees for 2026 to Reflect Inflation
As of January 1, 2026, Quebec has implemented new immigration service fees, impacting a wide range of applicants and service providers, Maple News reports. The updates include increased costs for permanent and temporary immigration applications, employer requests, immigration consultants, and individuals seeking credential assessments through Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, […]
Manitoba Kicks Off 2026 with Strategic PNP Draw, Issuing 55 Targeted Invitations
Maple News reports that Manitoba has launched its first immigration draw of 2026 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 55 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Conducted on January 15, Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #262 specifically targeted candidates invited under […]
New Brunswick Kicks Off 2026 with 379 Invitations Across All Sectors Through PNP Draws
New Brunswick has issued a total of 379 invitations through its first round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2026, Maple News reports. The draws were held between January 13 and 15 and spanned three major immigration streams: the Skilled Worker Stream, the Strategic Initiative, and the Express Entry […]
Prince Edward Island Opens 2026 with First PNP Draw, Targeting Skilled Workers and International Graduates
Prince Edward Island has kicked off its 2026 immigration intake by issuing 26 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), according to Maple News. The invitations, announced on January 15, were exclusive to candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams, with a continued focus on addressing the […]
Prepare for Your 2026 Canadian Immigration Journey with a Free Expert-Led Webinar
Maple News reports that aspiring immigrants planning to move to Canada in 2026 can now register for a comprehensive live webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 11 A.M. EST. Designed to guide newcomers through each step of the Canadian immigration process, this online event offers expert insights into Express […]
Express Entry: Latest CEC Draw Hits Lowest CRS Cut-Off of 2026, With 6,000 Invited
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the fourth Express Entry draw of the year, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw, held on January 21, set a new low for Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in 2026, […]
Canada Expands Citizenship by Descent: Thousands Eligible Under New Law
Maple News reports that a significant change to Canadian citizenship laws has opened the door for thousands of individuals born abroad to claim Canadian citizenship, even if their parents never held a Canadian passport. As of December 15, 2025, the Government of Canada has implemented Bill C-3, officially titled An […]
Canada Expands Francophone Selection Pathways with 5,000 Additional PR Spaces
Maple News reports that Canada will introduce 5,000 new permanent residence (PR) spaces specifically allocated for French-speaking immigrants in 2026. This new measure, announced by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab in Moncton, New Brunswick, reflects an ongoing federal commitment to expanding Francophone communities outside of Quebec. These additional spaces are […]
Express Entry Backlog Rises to Highest Point Since 2022
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry immigration backlog has surged to its highest level in more than three years, according to fresh data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). As of November 30, 2025, 32% of Express Entry applications were considered backlogged—meaning their processing time exceeded IRCC’s service […]
Express Entry Becomes Less Competitive as Thousands of High-Scoring Profiles Exit the Pool
According to Maple News, the Express Entry system has seen a noticeable dip in competitiveness for the second consecutive month. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 4,672 candidate profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 501 and 600 have exited the Express Entry pool. This development largely […]
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Admissions Fall to Two-Year Low Amid Policy Changes
Maple News reports that the number of new arrivals under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has dropped to its lowest point in nearly two years, reflecting recent policy shifts and more cautious federal oversight. According to newly released government data, just 2,615 individuals entered Canada through the TFWP in […]
Canada and China to Launch Visa-Free Travel Agreement: What We Know So Far
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens will soon be eligible for visa-free travel to China, following an announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney during his official visit to Beijing on January 16. The move marks a significant step towards strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations. While this […]
Canada Holds Third Express Entry Draw of 2026, Prioritizing Provincial Nominees
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in its latest round of selection. Held on January 8, this draw focused exclusively on candidates who had received a provincial nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). […]
Canada Suspends New Parent and Grandparent Sponsorships for 2026 — What Families Need to Know
Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has temporarily paused new applications to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2026, altering the landscape for many families seeking long-term reunification. Under updated Ministerial Instructions effective January 1, 2026, no new sponsorship requests for permanent residence through the PGP will be […]